The Top 10 Oscar Beauty Trends

Sometimes red-carpet trends seem to come out of nowhere (why did so many stars wear white to the Oscars last year?), but A-list stylists usually take their cues from fashion shows. Here, the ten hottest runway trends in hair and makeup we're expecting to see at this year's Academy Awards ceremony.

The hairstylists at the Dior show cited Lauren Bacall as their inspiration—and what actress wouldn't want to emulate her? We'd like to see Best Actress nominee (and updo devotee) Sandra Bullock let her hair down with these soft, sexy waves.

Because red shouldn't be the only game in town. We love the young, punk vibe of fuchsia lipstick—especially when the wearer is draped in white. (Kate Hudson, this prediction's for you!) Our favorite hot pink of the moment: M.A.C. Lipstick in Odyssey.

A loose updo, like the one seen at Fendi, is a sexy, easy style that's more comfortable than a shellacked bun. It would also be an elegant way for someone like Drew Barrymore to show off creamy bare shoulders.

The cutouts in the clothes at the Michael Kors show revealed gleaming skin—a look that's perfect for the Oscars, where someone always draws headlines for going bare. We nominate Fergie to rock this trend. (Is there really any question she's got the body to pull it off?)

We love purple eye shadow right now, and so do makeup artists—just check out our behind-the-scenes slideshows from Versace and Michael Kors for proof. It's surprisingly flattering on every skin tone, but we think the hue would look particularly spectacular on Penélope Cruz.

Predictable? Yes. But you can't call red boring (which is probably why crimson lips were featured at Prada, Dior, and Giambattista Valli). The color is particularly striking on pale-skinned blondes like Diane Kruger and Cameron Diaz—who pulled off the look gorgeously at the Golden Globes.

We never imagined we'd suggest a fake tattoo for the Oscars—or anything, really—but Chanel's new jewelry-like ones are just too cool to be ignored. We'll be looking at a quirky risk-taker like Maggie Gyllenhaal to experiment with this runway trend.